TY - BOOK AU - Anderson,Erin M. AU - Trinkle,Bob TI - Outsourcing the sales function: the real cost of field sales SN - 0324207484 (pkg.) U1 - 658.8102 PY - 2005/// CY - Australia, Mason, Ohio PB - Thomson KW - Manufacturers' agents KW - Sales management KW - Contracting out N1 - Includes bibliographical references and index; The true costs of field selling today : why it pays to consider outsourcing -- Outsourced sales professionals : what they are and how they differ from employee sales forces -- Outsource or direct? -- When to use reps in addition to other channels -- Economic arguments to put to reps, or, hitting the optimal window : the role of time and commission rate -- Enhancing relationships with your rep : becoming the "emotional favorite" -- Building a long-term strategic alliance with your rep -- The cost calculator : the true cost of a field sales force -- Some final thoughts ER -